Zelig
Zelig
Release: 1983-07-15·Runtime: 79m·★ 7.4
Comedy
Fictional documentary about the life of human chameleon Leonard Zelig, a man who becomes a celebrity in the 1920s due to his ability to look and act like whoever is around him. Clever editing places Zelig in real newsreel footage of Woodrow Wilson, Babe Ruth, and others.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Orion Pictures
Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
John Buckwalteras Dr. Sindell
Jeanine Jacksonas Helen Gray
Willy Holtas Rally Chancellor
Garrett M. Brownas Actor Zelig
Mia Farrowas Dr. Eudora Nesbitt Fletcher
Saul Bellowas Saul Bellow - Contemporary Interviews
Peter McRobbieas Workers Rally Speaker
Mary Louise Wilsonas Sister Ruth
Mae Questelas Helen Kane (voice) (uncredited)
Woody Allenas Leonard Zelig
Richard Littas Charles Koslow
Bubba Dean Ramboas Charleston Dancer (uncredited)
Marianne Tatumas Actress Fletcher
Deborah Rushas Lita Fox
Howard Erskineas Hypodermic Doctor
Vincent Jerman-Jerosaas Hearst Guest
Gale Hansenas Freshman #1
Susan Sontagas Susan Sontag - Contemporary Interviews
John Rothmanas Paul Deghuee
Irving Howeas Irving Howe - Contemporary Interviews
Arthur Andersonas Other Doctor (uncredited)
John Doumanianas Greek Waiter
Elizabeth Kaitanas German Girl (uncredited)
Kim Johnston Ulrichas Beauty Contestant (uncredited)
Michael Jeteras Freshman #2
Paula Truemanas Woman on Telephone
Jon Haydenas Reporter (uncredited)
Ed Herlihyas Pathe News Announcer (voice)
Dwight Weistas Hearst Metrotone Announcer (voice)Crew
" />Juliet TaylorCasting
" />Thomas A. ReillyAssistant Director
" />Santo LoquastoCostume Design
" />Gordon WillisDirector of Photography
" />Jack RollinsExecutive Producer
" />Ken MurrayThanks
" />Todd M. ThalerAssistant Production Coordinator
" />Robert GreenhutProducer" />Woody AllenDirector, Writer
" />Charles H. JoffeExecutive Producer
" />Dick HymanOriginal Music Composer